Regular South Africa skipper Siya Kolisi has been rested, with lock Salmaan Moerat captaining the team for the second time.
PERTH - Captain Allan Alaalatoa said Friday that the Wallabies will be better equipped to handle the physicality of South Africa as the teams prepare for wet and slippery conditions in the second Rugby Championship Test in Perth.
With thunderstorms and up to 40mm of rain forecast on Saturday, an uncompromising match is expected at Optus Stadium as attention focuses on Australia's battle of strength with the renowned bulk of South Africa. "Some of our boys, it was the first time playing them last week. understand that feeling and understand where we need to be better.
The Wallabies will face a revamped South Africa, who made 10 changes, with only backs Cheslin Kolbe, Jesse Kriel and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, and forwards Elrigh Louw and Pieter-Steph du Toit retaining their starting places.
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